Each month, during the MP (Monthly Process), the mailing company the Dollywood Foundation uses to deliver Imagination Library books must verify the addresses affiliates have added to their database before they can be used. They do this using the NCOA (National Change...
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Imagination Library Marketing Toolkit: Brochures & Printed Handouts
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is here to support Imagination Library affiliates in raising awareness of their local programs in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. As the supporting partner of the statewide Imagination Library, we provide co-branded marketing...
Imagination Library Marketing Toolkit: Logos & Infographic
Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation is here to support Imagination Library affiliates in raising awareness of their local programs in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties. As the supporting partner of the statewide Imagination Library, we provide co-branded logos and...
Imagination Library Fundraising Ideas
As Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation helps support Imagination Library affiliates with the 50% funding match, we also assist programs in raising funds to cover the other 50% of the cost of books and mailing that they must raise locally for the enrolled children in...
Imagination Library “Book Order System” Support & How-Tos
The Imagination Library provides the infrastructure of the core program including managing the secure central database for the Book Order System, also known as the “BOS.” This is the online portal where you can enroll a child, accept enrollments made online, update an...
Best Practices for Engaging with Local Media: Press Release & Media Advisory Resources
By engaging with local media, you can raise awareness of county Imagination Library program milestones and events through a press release or media advisory. Below are links to templates and best practices for both items as well as two ad templates for general program...
How To Engage Local Students: League of Extraordinary Teens Initiative & Templates
According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, an estimated 55% of youth ages 12-18 participate in volunteer activities in their communities. Want to tap into this resource to support Imagination Library enrollment and fundraising in your county?...
List of Imagination Library Books By Age Group
To further engage with your children around the Imagination Library books they are receiving in the mail, below is a link to the list of books that will be delivered in 2021 by each age group, based on a child’s birth year. These high-quality, age-appropriate books...
Keep Children Learning: Downloadable Reading Activities for Birth-Age 5 Children
A new book means a new opportunity to engage with children using a related reading activity. The learning experience does not end after the book has been read. Connect stories with fun activities related to the book. Below are links to downloadable, printable...
Skills Behind the Books: Birth-Age 5 Developmental Themes & Concepts for Books
What kinds of books will help preschoolers learn? What are the themes and concepts to look for? Exposing children to high-quality, age-appropriate books helps to increase their brain development and spark imagination. Below is a list of developmental themes and...